The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 on Sunday, propelled by a dominant performance on the penalty kill. The Blackhawks, concluding a six-game road trip, showcased resilience and opportunistic scoring to secure their third consecutive victory.
Arvid Söderblom stood tall in net for Chicago, stopping 45 of 46 shots. The Blackhawks' penalty kill was perfect, denying all five of Detroit's power play opportunities. This outstanding performance nullified the Red Wings' chances to capitalize on penalties and shift the game's momentum.
Teuvo Teräväinen, Connor Bedard, Tyler Bertuzzi, André Burakovsky, and Oliver Moore all contributed to the Blackhawks' scoring. Teräväinen, Bertuzzi and Burakovsky each had a goal and an assist. Rookie Oliver Moore sealed the win with his first NHL goal with just 16 seconds remaining in the game. Connor Bedard continued his impressive point streak, now at eight games, with a goal and two assists.
The Red Wings, struggling to find their rhythm, have now lost their last three games. Their power play struggled, failing to convert on five opportunities, which proved costly. Detroit managed to outshoot the Blackhawks 21-5 in the third period, but were unable to solve Söderblom.
The Blackhawks capitalized on their power play chances, scoring on all three of their opportunities. This efficiency with the man advantage proved to be a key difference in the game.
The game remained close early on, with Teräväinen's power-play goal in the second period giving Chicago a 2-1 lead. Despite Detroit's attempts to respond, Söderblom's stellar goaltending and the Blackhawks' stifling penalty kill kept the Red Wings at bay.
Tyler Bertuzzi's goal in the third period extended Chicago's lead, and late goals from Burakovsky and Moore cemented the Blackhawks' victory.
With this win, the Blackhawks improve to 8-5-3 on the season and demonstrate their ability to win on the road. The Red Wings fall to 9-7-0, facing challenges in their recent games. The Blackhawks showed improvement on the penalty kill, as their penalty kill percentage for the 2024-2025 season was 79.3%.
